topic Re: SmartStart CD for DL380 G5 in Operating System - Microsoft

SmartStart CD for DL380 G5

mishap — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:34:50 GMT

Is it posisble to download a SmartStart CD for the Proliant DL380 G5 without warranty or service contract? I can see individual downloads but would prefer the automated installation process. I need to reisntall Windows Server 2008 R2, therefore reinstlal all the proliant drivers.

Re: SmartStart CD for DL380 G5

Torsten. — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:38:18 GMT

This is the last smartstart from 2011:

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?swItemId=MTX_79a9d41ce8944c80ac14ad925e#tab-history

Re: SmartStart CD for DL380 G5

mishap — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:45:18 GMT

Thank you Torsten for the reply. Does this mean the smartstart CD might not be the best way to reinstall a Proliant? If it's not been updated since 2011, is there another method?

Re: SmartStart CD for DL380 G5

Torsten. — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:50:10 GMT

Without a contrct you cannot download SPP.

But you can use the old smartstart for install, then use newer drivers from the website.